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As a fourth-generation Memphian, I have dedicated my life to public service in Memphis and Shelby County. My work has defined my life and affected the lives of people in Memphis, across Tennessee and now across America throughout my career in national, state and local politics.
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today issued the following statement on a comprehensive memorandum of agreement between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County (Juvenile Court) to resolve findings of serious and systemic failures in the juvenile court that violate children’s due process and equal protection rights.
WASHINGTON. D.C. -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement in response to Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam’s decision not to operate a state-based healthcare exchange under the federal Affordable Care Act. An integral part of the Affordable Care Act includes the creation of health care exchanges to establish a marketplace for the purchase of affordable health insurance plans. States were meant to tailor their specific needs to a state-based exchange, but those who opt out will be obligated to have the federal government run an exchange for them:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement marking World AIDS Day, which is observed every December 1st:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the National Eye Institute (NEI), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded a grant worth $375, 000 to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) for vision research. Specifically, the research will focus on development of new blood vessels for the retina.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) recently sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Michele Leonhart, urging them to ensure that neither the Department of Justice (DOJ) nor DEA take enforcement action against anyone who acts in compliance with the laws of Colorado, Washington and any other states that choose to regulate access to marijuana for medicinal or personal use. Below is the letter in its entirety:
November 16, 2012
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today issued the following statement commemorating Veterans Day, which is observed on November 11:
MEMPHIS, TN – Upon learning this morning that Delta Air Lines has decided not to continue summer service of the Memphis to Amsterdam flight, as was promised, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) expressed disappointment and frustration with Delta’s growing string of broken promises.
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today joined with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) to host a presentation on federally-funded community service programs. The presentation was held to benefit non-profit, community and neighborhood organizations that do not have the capacity to apply for and receive federal funding or grants.
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today applauded the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for agreeing to monitor possible election fraud and voting rights abuses in Shelby County for the upcoming November 6 election. In September, Congressman Cohen sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder requesting federal oversight of the Shelby County Election Commission to help ensure that it can properly administer the upcoming election this November.
MEMPHIS, TN – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) has received a 100 percent on The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights voting scorecard, which has been published every Congress since 1969 and reflects positions taken by Senators and Representatives on the legislative priorities of The Leadership Conference. Congressman Cohen was the only member of the Tennessee Congressional delegation to receive a perfect score.